Description

The F4U-1A Corsair is a Rank II American naval fighter
with a battle rating of 2.7 (AB/RB) and 3.3 (SB). It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics

Stock

Max Speed(km/h at 6,888 m)

Max altitude(meters)

Turn time(seconds)

Rate of climb(meters/second)

Take-off run(meters)

AB

RB

AB

RB

AB

RB

585

564

11 247

25.4

25.9

8.8

8.8

251

Upgraded

Max Speed(km/h at 6,888 m)

Max altitude (meters)

Turn time (seconds)

Rate of climb(meters/second)

Take-off run (meters)

AB

RB

AB

RB

AB

RB

646

615

11 247

22.6

24.0

20.1

12.3

251

Details

Features

Combat flap

Take-off flap

Landing flap

Air brakes

Arrestor gear

X

X

X

X

X

Limits

Wing-break speed(km/h)

Gear limit(km/h)

Combat flap (km/h)

Max Static G

+

-

885

730

???

~??

~?

Optimal velocities

Ailerons(km/h)

Rudder(km/h)

Elevators(km/h)

Radiator(km/h)

< ???

< ???

< ???

> ???

Compressor (RB/SB)

Setting 1

Optimal altitude

100% Engine power

WEP Engine power

?,??? m

??? hp

?,??? hp

Survivability and armour

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Armaments

Offensive armament

Suspended armament

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Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

MEC elements

Mixer

Pitch

Radiator

Supercharger

Turbocharger

Oil

Water

Type

Controllable

Not controllable

Not controllable

Not controllable

Separate

Not ontrollable

Not controllable

Modules

Payloads unlocked by modules are:

BMBC mk.1: One 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb

BLBC mk.1: One 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb

Tier

Flight performance

Survivability

Weaponry

I

Fuselage Repair

Radiator

Offensive 12 mm

II

Compressor

Airframe

BMBC mk.1

III

Wings Repair

Engine

New 12 mm MGs

IV

Engine Injection

Cover

BLBC mk.1

Pros and cons

Pros:

Great top speed for its rank.

Good high speed maneuverability

Powerful armament with high ammo count.

Can mount bombs for use against ground targets.

Decently strong; can take a few hits.

Cons:

Turn time isn't very good; try to avoid turning fights.

View to the rear is somewhat obstructed; be wary of this in SB.

Very vulnerable to incendiary rounds

Inverted Gull Wings are easy to knock off

History

The F4U Corsair was designed by Chance Vought as a response to a request by the U.S. Navy Bureau of Aeronautics in February 1938 for twin and single engined fighters. The single engined fighters would need to reach the maximum obtainable speed, have a stall speed of no more than 70 mph and a range of 1,000 miles. The fighter also had to carry 4 guns, or 3 with increased ammo capacity, and had to be able to carry bombs.

In June of the same year, the U.S navy signed a contract with Vought for a prototype, designated "XF4U-1" and after a mock-up inspection, the prototype was to be powered by an extremely powerful Twin row, 18 cylinder engine created by Pratt & Whitney designated as the "Double wasp". Reports from Europe indicated that two .30 cal machine guns and two .50 cal HMG's proved inefficient, and as a result, the U.S. Navy issued a new production proposal requesting heavier armament. Vought responded to this request by added 3 Browning .50 cal AN/M2 machine guns with 400 rounds per gun in each wing.

Media

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See also

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